Job Interview Blog

Mar 9, Phone Interview Tips

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:23:21 GMT

Phone interview tips and strategies to help you land a job. Preparation, questions, answers and mistakes to avoid.

Mar 8, What is the best answer to the job interview question: what is your greatest weakness?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:38:46 GMT

Share with someone a weakness that could also be viewed as a strength. The link below gives you several examples of weaknesses that double as strengths. Also, only share 1 or 2 weaknesses. If an interviewer asks you for more than this, just politely say, "I really don't have any other glaring weaknesses".

Mar 5, What Every Job Seeker Should Consider

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:16:52 GMT

I just emailed to subscribers this month's Job Brick Wall newsletter. It contains something every job seeker should consider. Enjoy!

Mar 5, Preparing for a job interview

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:36:29 GMT

Avoid fatal mistakes and time wasters in preparing for a job interview.

Mar 3, Job Interview Tip of the Day: Tough Interview Questions...Answered

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:06:20 GMT

What difficult interview question are you hoping no one ever asks you? Share it with me...and I'll tell you the best way to answer it to avoid getting the thumbs down.

Mar 2, Job Tip of the Day: Ok to drink during a dinner interview?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:47:44 GMT

Under certain circumstances it is appropriate to share a drink with your interviewer. However, pay close attention to these key do's and don'ts.

Mar 1, Job Want Ads on the Increase

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:44:55 GMT

Since early January I've been tracking the number of job want ads employers have been posting in 5 major to medium sized cities--Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Fort Wayne, and South Bend. These job postings are up 92 (Jan 1 - Mar 1), from 13,072 jobs, to 25,101 today. BTW--these are only jobs paying $60,000 or higher. Why these 5 cities and what's the big deal? Because these communities are manufacturing based with close ties to the Automotive Industry. They were hardest hit during the recession. So, if there is steady weekly job growth in these cities...the tide is coming in. It still feels like we're in a recession, but the good news is, the job market for the past 8 weeks has trended upwards. Your luck is about to change.

Feb 27, Ideas to end your lengthy unemployment

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:37:58 GMT

Unless you've lived through an extended period of unemployment, you have no clue what it feels like. For most folks, it's one of the greatest trials of their life. I am developing an enlightening 21 day course of action for job seekers who are sick and tired of getting no job interviews after trying everything under the sun. My course is designed to lift your spirits, restore your hope, and maximize your chances of landing a job--sooner rather than later. Subscribe now to my monthly newsletter, Job Brick Wall, for updates and details on this upcoming course.

Feb 27, Difficult interview questions

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:22:56 GMT

There is nothing worse than dreading difficult interview questions. Who wants to look like a deer in the headlights?

Feb 26, Cover letters for resume impact

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:34:51 GMT

Under special circumstances, cover letters for resume clarity are important. Even so, a cover letter, sometimes referred to as, a resume cover page, is optional.

Feb 25, character reference letter

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:53:09 GMT

A well written character reference letter can make a difference in you getting a job interview or a job offer.

Feb 25, Behavioral interview questions

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:34:24 GMT

Face behavioral interview questions without fear. Avoid common pitfalls, blunders, and mistakes.

Feb 17, Job interview attire

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:29:49 GMT

Your job interview attire says a lot about you. Make a powerful first impression by looking your best.

Feb 9, job brick wall

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:29:21 GMT

If your job search has hit a brick wall, my free newsletter will give you some fresh ideas and renewed hope.

Jan 21, job interview weakness

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:00:21 GMT

We all have shortcomings. Your job interview weakness could be the way you lost your last job, your age, a long period of unemployment, health issues, no college degree, anxiety, or other issues.

Jan 13, One-on-One job interview techniques

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:18:27 GMT

Confidently navigate through a face-to-face interview or first level informational interview with these 7 job interview techniques.

Jan 8, Dinner interview do's and don'ts

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:26:11 GMT

Should I drink wine during my dinner interview? Is it ok to smoke? What about giving a blessing on the food?

Jan 8, Top 10 interview questions

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:51:36 GMT

Knowing the top 10 interview questions of all time is a good place to start in preparing for a job interview.

Jan 8, Situational interview questions

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:04:14 GMT

Never again fear situational interview questions. An in-depth overview of how to best answer.

Jan 4, providing employment references

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:56:46 GMT

Job references, sometimes referred to as, employment references, are a critical step in the hiring process. Most companies will call 2 or 3 of your references and ask them a series of questions.

Dec 24, Weird Interview Question - don't have a clue how to answer

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:36:58 GMT

I have an upcoming job interview with a company that I'm very excited about. A friend of mine works there and she loves her job. She told me the

Dec 18, Perfect Attendance Wins Job Offer

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:07:58 GMT

This story is about a friend of mine who couldn't even get an hourly job offer after 6 months of steady interviewing. I'll call him Ted. He was fired

Dec 13, After your job interview, is the company not calling you back?

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:39:39 GMT

If after your job interview the company goes into silent mode, here is an excellent way to get feedback without shooting yourself in the foot.

Dec 7, entertaining job interview stories

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:25:15 GMT

Preparing for a job interview is more fun if you hear a good story that either drives home a point, or makes you laugh.

Dec 4, Job interview questions and answers

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:57:51 GMT

Free interview answers from an Executive Recruiter's favorite list of interview questions. Shine in front of your future boss by mastering these job interview questions and answers.

Dec 3, Manager Design Services - Difficult Interview Question

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:38:00 GMT

The job interview question I dread the most is: What is your weakest point or qualification? I am not sure what a company is looking for with this

Dec 3, Engineer's difficult interview question

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:25:17 GMT

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? has always been a tough interview question for me. What if you are someone who doesn't have a 5-year plan? How

Nov 25, Outline of a resume

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:46:31 GMT

Most resumes share too much information and are poorly formatted. The best outline of a resume should not only have a professional look and feel, but generate high interest from hiring authorities.

Nov 25, Resume writing examples

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:40:41 GMT

Easy step by step process on how to type a resume that stands out and wins job interviews. Avoid classic resume writing mistakes and myths.

Nov 13, About Me

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:55:12 GMT

Personal and professional bio of Michael Petras, author of Job-Interview-Wisdom.com.

Nov 11, 14 key job interview tips

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:06:39 GMT

Simply put--these 14 free job interview tips are critical in preparing for a job interview.

Nov 10, sample reference letters

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:20:36 GMT

These 3 sample reference letters were written to show you how to best promote someone's strengths and character qualities.

Nov 9, Post interview follow up

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:27:22 GMT

Your interview follow up efforts will play a major role in whether or not you get an offer.

Oct 29, Second Job Interview Strategies

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:36:37 GMT

Your second job interview requires careful preparation if you hope to win an offer. Now is not the time to let your guard down.

Oct 29, preparing for an interview

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:24:41 GMT

Your travel habits are important in preparing for an interview . Your travel etiquette, or lack of it, will be noticed.

Oct 28, top 10 phone interview questions

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:21:23 GMT

You risk being quickly screened out if you don't know these 10 common phone interview questions.

Oct 23, Group Interview

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:54:53 GMT

Sometimes called a panel interview, a group interview is more stressful and challenging than a one-on-one job interview.

Oct 20, Job interview etiquette

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:55:14 GMT

Job interview etiquette is similar to having good table manners.